Im wanting to cite from the Alice v CLS 2014 case (US Supreme court) in one of my assignments but not sure how to cite it as im not from the US so not sure. I cant seem to find the official reported version, only a s.CT version which seems to be an unofficial report. Theres a 'slip opinion' online here:

Should I cite the slip opinion or s.CT? If I should cite the slip opinion, how would I cite a quote from the slip opinion (for example "the mere recitation of a generic computer cannot transform a patent-ineligible abstract idea into a patent-eligible invention." on page 13 of slip opinion? Cheers All!

1. citation rules are arbitrary and custom. We use the bluebook for most legal citations in the us for law reviews and shit sent to courts

2. Your custom abroad might be completely different.

3. If you look at at the opinion, you noticed that fucking SCOTUS can't cite official reporters for certain recent decisions because they don't exist.

4. If you want to be a turd you can indicate that the official reporter is unavailable by citing it blankly5. Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, U.S. , 134 S. Ct. 2347, 2358 (2014) ("your quote here that is legit on 2358").

lacrossebrother wrote:1. citation rules are arbitrary and custom. We use the bluebook for most legal citations in the us for law reviews and shit sent to courts

2. Your custom abroad might be completely different.

3. If you look at at the opinion, you noticed that fucking SCOTUS can't cite official reporters for certain recent decisions because they don't exist.

4. If you want to be a turd you can indicate that the official reporter is unavailable by citing it blankly5. Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, U.S. , 134 S. Ct. 2347, 2358 (2014) ("your quote here that is legit on 2358").

Thanks I really appreciate the reply, got three questions:

1. if I wanted to cite the slip opinion - how would I?2. Im looking for Bilski v Kappos 561 US 593, I found a version on westlaw, but it says on top of each page "(Cite as: 561 U.S. 593, 130 S.Ct. 3218)" Why not just cite 561 U.S. 593?3. if it was an phd assignment would a slip opinion or s.CT (if no official available) be preferred or would it make no difference?

lacrossebrother wrote:1. citation rules are arbitrary and custom. We use the bluebook for most legal citations in the us for law reviews and shit sent to courts

2. Your custom abroad might be completely different.

3. If you look at at the opinion, you noticed that fucking SCOTUS can't cite official reporters for certain recent decisions because they don't exist.

4. If you want to be a turd you can indicate that the official reporter is unavailable by citing it blankly5. Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, U.S. , 134 S. Ct. 2347, 2358 (2014) ("your quote here that is legit on 2358").

Thanks I really appreciate the reply, got three questions:

1. if I wanted to cite the slip opinion - how would I?

2. Im looking for Bilski v Kappos 561 US 593, I found a version on westlaw, but it says on top of each page "(Cite as: 561 U.S. 593, 130 S.Ct. 3218)" Why not just cite 561 U.S. 593?3. if it was an phd assignment would a slip opinion or s.CT (if no official available) be preferred or would it make no difference?

bitsteve wrote:Thanks I really appreciate the reply, got three questions:

1. if I wanted to cite the slip opinion - how would I?2. Im looking for Bilski v Kappos 561 US 593, I found a version on westlaw, but it says on top of each page "(Cite as: 561 U.S. 593, 130 S.Ct. 3218)" Why not just cite 561 U.S. 593?3. if it was an phd assignment would a slip opinion or s.CT (if no official available) be preferred or would it make no difference?

bitsteve wrote:Thanks I really appreciate the reply, got three questions:

1. if I wanted to cite the slip opinion - how would I?2. Im looking for Bilski v Kappos 561 US 593, I found a version on westlaw, but it says on top of each page "(Cite as: 561 U.S. 593, 130 S.Ct. 3218)" Why not just cite 561 U.S. 593?3. if it was an phd assignment would a slip opinion or s.CT (if no official available) be preferred or would it make no difference?